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 Move for Wolfson Centre
UK.
Construction of new laboratories and research facilities for the Wolfson Centre are underway at the Medway Campus of the University of Greenwich at Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK. The £1 m investment centres around a new 420 sq m laboratory to house pilot-size testing facilities and involves a move from existing premises at Woolwich in southeast London.
The Wolfson Centre is renowned for providing research, consultancy and educational services to industry in the technologies associated with powders and granular solid materials. Prof Alan Reed, the Centre's director, said that the project was a fine example of the university's commitment to this important, but often neglected, area of technology, and the continuous development and improvement of the services offered to industry.
Safety accreditation for Collinson
UK.
Collinson is one of the latest group of companies to receive accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises high standards of health and safety practice amongst UK contractors. Employing 85 people, Collinson is principally involved in the supply and installation of wide span tension membrane buildings and bulk materials handling systems.
SAFEcontractor accreditation is expected to enhance the company's ability to attract new contracts and it's commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its insurers when the company’s liability policy is up for renewal. The scheme, operated by international safety, health and environmental risk management specialists, National Britannia Group, is particularly relevant to food manufacture. Businesses undergo a vetting process, which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice.
 Discharger for pneumatic conveying
Fkexicon’s new BFF series bulk bag discharger, for use with inline, pneumatic conveying systems, is designed to eliminate dust during the process of untying, discharging, collapsing, retying and removal of bulk bags while increasing safety and promoting complete discharge of bag contents.
A new bag-to-conveyor interface utilises an upper section containing a Spout-Lock® clamp ring positioned above a pneumatically actuated Tele-Tube® telescoping tube which allows dustight connections between bag spout and hopper, as well as automatic tensioning of the bag as it empties, promoting flow and evacuation. The lower section comprises a small surge hopper that directs material into a pneumatic pick-up adapter with four conveying line connections.
BFF units utilise top-mounted receiving cups and removable bag-lifting frames for forklift loading of bulk bags and are also offered with a cantilevered I-beam and electric hoist and trolley to raise and position bulk bags without a forklift. Z-Clip™ strap holders ensure rapid, secure insertion and removal of bag straps. Integrated scale systems are also available for direct batching applications.
www.flexicon.com
Production line for Caribbean Cement
Jamaica. FLSmidth has signed a $35m contract with Caribbean Cement Company Ltd for a new 2,800 t per day cement production line to be built at the Rockfort cement plant near Kingston, Jamaica and expected to be operational by the end of 2007.
The contract covers machinery and auxiliary equipment with several FLSmidth companies and divisions participating as subcontractors to the project. Scope of supply comprises: FRM 38-190 raw mill; raw meal silo; complete ILC kiln system including preheater, 2-support kiln and SF Cross-Bar cooler; electrostatic precipitators; and a complete quality and process control system. Building design, training and commissioning are all included in the contract.
Braby diversifies
UK. Braby, the silo, vessel and tank specialist, has become exclusive distributor for the Oktomat big bag and Oktobox unloading system from Germany. This follows the recent partnering with Epipack in Slovenia, to distribute stretch wrapping systems, and Silo Tank in Belfast to distribute GRP and thermoplastic tanks.
One year into a MBO, Braby’s strategy is set to diversify into areas which complement its existing product range. Sales and marketing director, Paul Mayer says that the system is unique to the UK.
New sodium bicarbonate plant
Germany. Solvay has confirmed that it will start to manufacture sodium bicarbonate at its Bernburg site in Germany at the end of 2005 with a nominal capacity of 100,000 t per annum. The move follows the recent acquisition of American Soda in the US.
Sodium bicarbonate, marketed by Solvay under the BICAR® brand name, is used in a wide variety of fast-growing applications. It contributes substantially to environmental protection with the NEUTREC® process, developed by Solvay for flue gas treatment. Special grades of the product, manufactured to stringent pharmaceutical requirements, can be used in several pharmaceutical and paramedical applications and the material is also traditionally used in human and animal food industries, detergents, fire extinguishers and most recently for cleaning surfaces and removing asbestos in buildings.
SHAPA supports SOLIDS event
UK. SHAPA (Solids Handling and Processing Association) has established a partnership with Easyfairs for the forthcoming Solids Exhibition which takes place in Bolton, UK on 10 - 11 May 2005. Describing the event as ‘a show with a clear focus’, the association has worked alongside Easyfairs to ensure that both exhibitors and visitors alike are made fully aware of the great opportunity that this show offers. Around 50 per cent of SHAPA members are exhibiting.
Mike Slack, vice chairman of SHAPA, says that SOLIDS provides an exhibition that is totally dedicated to manufacturers and users of solids handling equipment. The event is backed up by a series of LearnShops, events designed to educate and promote debate on a variety of issues relevant to efficient processing, handling and storage - an important factor for an association keen to promote best practice.
On show........................................................
 • ATEX-approved controls
Synatel products on display include ATEX-approved level controls, speed monitors, and inductive and capacitive proximity sensors. New at the show is a remotely calibrated version of the Digimatic level control for applications where vibration, temperature or space constraints prevent the use of a self-contained unit.
www.synatel.co.uk
 • Containment and compliance
Spiroflow Ltd are promoting their powder handling capabilities with emphasis on containment and compliance with the ATEX Directive, prominent features of their comprehensive range of flexible screw conveyors, aero-mechanical conveyors, bulk bag (FIBC) filling machines and bulk bag dischargers.
www.spiroflow.com
 •Mix-and-match conveyors
PIAB’s modular range of USDA and ATEX vacuum conveyors is now available in 3 diameters ranging from 210 to 560mm, featuring simple installation and easy disassembly for cleaning.
www.piab.co.uk
• Weighing and process control
Weighing and process control suppliers, Procon Eng are promoting their extensive service, calibration and support capabilities and are featuring a live working demonstration of their innovative UKAS traceable ForceCal™ silo and vessel calibration unit.
www.proconeng.com
• Extensive range
Kemutec Powder Technologies Ltd is an established name in the manufacture of specialist equipment and turnkey systems for the processing and handling of powders and other dry/semi-dry bulk solids and will exhibit its range of mills, mixers, sifters and flow control valves.
www.kemutec.com
• Innovative filter elements
Dust control specialists, Dustcheck Ltd are displaying a new innovative 328mm diameter range of conical filter elements as used in their new SFV1200 range of cased filters for ducted extraction systems.
www.dustcheck.co.uk
• Airlock for filters
DMN UK Ltd are presenting the new DL dust airlock which is now also available flameproof and pressure shock resistant up to 3 bar.
www.dmn.info
• New range of blower packages
BOC Edwards are showing their new Silent Flow Plus range of blower packages for industrial applications - a development of the Silent Flow product line, offering compact design, quiet operation and compliance with latest European directives.
www.bocedwards.com
• Feeders for dry bulk
Acrison has 40-years of experience manufacturing volumetric and gravimetric feeders for a wide variety of dry bulk solid materials.
www.acrisonint.net
• High capacity centrifugal sifter
Rotex’s centrifugal sifter is designed to meet the demands of high-capacity sifting operations for a wide variety of powders, granules, agglomerates and other free-flowing materials.
www.rotexeurope.be
• Fine powder experts
British Rema will demonstrate why an increasing number of companies are outsourcing the processing of their fine powders.
www.britishrema.co.uk
• New range of separators
Separation and filtration specialists, Russell Finex Ltd have a new range of vibratory separators designed to provide improved separation, quality, increased capacity and reduced noise at a competitive price.
www.russellfinex.com
Multi-faceted member of MHEA
UK. Greenbank Terotech has become a corporate member of the MHEA (Materials Handling Engineers Association). With a 3,000 sq m fabrication facility in Woodville, Derbyshire, UK, Greenbank operates several distinct divisions.
Greenbank Terotech Ltd (GTL) provides abrasion and low friction resistant linings, specialist valves and ash and pulverised fuel pipework systems. Greenbank Systems Division are involved in boiler efficiency and enhancement technologies for the thermal power sector and Greenbank Advanced Instrumentation and Measurement (GAIM) is an R & D Company working in partnership with the University of Nottingham and specialises in the measurement and control of particulates. Finally, Greenbank Materials Handling (GMH) provides complete material handling schemes including chutes, hoppers, and conveyors and monitoring systems. Handling biomass for co-firing schemes at coal-fired power stations is one area of expertise.
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